By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Aware of the fact that, he was heading to a journey of no return, especially that the calculations for 2027 election has begun underground, Honourable Sani Yakubu Gudu, the House of Representative member representing Tangaza/Gudu Federal constituency, Sokoto has retraced his steps and tendered unreserved...
Sokoto State
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – To allow for a more realistic data, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto has approved the conduct of a Poverty Index (MPI) Survey, scheduled to take place across the state from 19th June through 9th July 2025. The state commissioner for Budget and Economic...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Sokoto State chapter, has conducted an investiture for Alhaji Ganiyu Mustapha as its 6th chairman. Delivering his speech on Saturday, the 61st president of ICAN, Malam Haruna Yahaya represented by the northern zonal chairman, Ibrahim Alkali...
By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto – Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency (SOZEA), has successfully distributed over 3,000 cows to more than 15,000 households in Sokoto, Kano, and Kaduna during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The agency’s chairman, Malam Lawal Maidoki, revealed that the initiative was made possible through the support of...
Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in just two years in office, saying they have surpassed those of an entire decade. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, Goronyo emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning Nigeria to meet the needs and aspirations of its...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A devastating bomb explosion has rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 6 males and injuring 3 females. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon during Eid-el-Kabir (sallah) celebrations, when the victims, mostly youths, were visiting relatives and paying Salah...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyode, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s determination to tackle insecurity in the country, vowing to “fish out, smoke, and send bandits and terrorists to their makers.” The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, Cyber...
The BUA Cement company has presented 12 cows and 200 bags of rice worth N70 million to 1,700 households in five host communities in Sokoto for Eid-el-kabir celebrations. The BUA Managing Director, Mr Yusuf Binji, led the presentation of the items to traditional rulers from the communities on Wednesday...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto– Stakeholders from Sokoto South Senatorial District have reviewed and unanimously endorsed the Reserved Seat for Women bill memoranda which is to be presented to the Constitutional Reforms Committee during the forthcoming public hearing. Giving their consent after a thorough review of the Bill memoranda during...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu Ahmed, has encouraged women to adopt child spacing, citing its numerous benefits for both mothers and children. She emphasized that child spacing is crucial in the current economic climate, allowing families to better care...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL , Sokoto – A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Sokoto State has vehemently condemned the abduction and brutal killing of 4-year-old Ayman Abubakar, demanding that the perpetrators be brought to justice and face the full weight of the law. The Child Protection Network and...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and funding from ELEVA Foundation, has commissioned a digital village at the Sultan Maccido Institutes for Qu’ran and General Studies. This pioneering initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and provide Almajiri and out-of-school adolescent girls with...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Tukur Bodinga has assured that the State’s 10th assembly under his leadership remained committed to legislations that supports the rights of women and children at all times Bodinga stated this on Thursday when...
Ahead of the Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, a new political movement under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Nasiru El-Rufai Solidarity Group, also known as Nasiriya on Thursday inaugurated in Sokoto State. The group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Babuga, who led the inauguration of the new state leadership, described...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA for their brave commitment and dedication in combating security challenges in the North-west region. Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Kallamu, a bandit leader, and an accomplice of the notorious Bello Turji, alongside his members have sacked no fewer than over 20 villages in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial district, eyewitness confirmed. The incident which happened within the...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a notorious gun runner along Sokoto-Gusau highway and recovered illegal arms and ammunition in his possession. A statement by the spokesperson of the Police Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai said officers attached to Tureta police station acted on credible...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) agencies with DRC Monay launched three Initiatives worth €60 Million in Sokoto with the aim of enhancing social protection, access to health and resilience-building in the state. The launch officially done by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has pledged to intervene in the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks. The governor made this commitment while responding to an appeal by the Sokoto State Chairperson of the...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has assured that his government is doing everything possible to offset the 15 billion naira backlog of gratuity owed retirees in state since 2016. Governor Aliyu, who stated this at the Giginya Stadium Thursday during the Workers Day celebration, also...